The Big Boo Cast, Episode 441

Well, on this episode Melanie and I are both at the mercy of our children’s airline travel woes, which means we got interrupted several times while we were recording as we tried to help with troubleshooting and whatnot. Besides that, though, we talk through Japan travel prep, David’s best technological day, and Hazel’s sassy new Pilates-esque accessories.

We also learn about a Netflix show that Melanie has loved, and we share our Graduation Gift Guide for 2025.

Hope you enjoy!

(Travel update from SH: I’m putting together show notes on Wednesday morning, and Alex is officially on his plane to Japan. Even though they’re leaving a day later than they expected, they’re now on a Japan Airlines flight and thrilled about it!)

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Show Notes:

a favorite Away suitcase

Find My passport cases

AirTags

AirTag holders

packing cubes

The Four Seasons on Netflix

Another Simple Favor

Hazel’s socks

our 2025 Graduation Gift Guide

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 440

On this week’s episode Melanie and I recap our weekend travels: she and Caroline flew to Birmingham while I was driving to Baton Rouge, but then on Saturday we all met up in Auburn.  We got to watch a baseball game, we got to hang out with a real-live Auburn legend, we got to celebrate our friend Ella’s birthday, and we even got to take a boat ride.

We also talk through some San Antonio live show ticket into, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

Emily Henry’s new book, Great Big Beautiful Life

Helen in Birmingham

The Graduate Auburn

Frank Thomas

FT35 peach vodka

Lucy’s in Auburn

Lake Martin

Chris Lemonis out as MSU baseball coach

our Patreon episode with Annie B. Jones

Annie’s new book, Ordinary Time

– Land’s End swim skirt and tulip tankini top

Good Day cover-up shorts

Dieux Instant Angel moisturizer

Supergoop Protectint SPF 50

Schwartz Bros. croissant loaf

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 439

This week Melanie and I recap our weekend activities, Melanie shares all about the big fun of Caroline’s senior portraits, and we talk about our upcoming trip to Auburn. Plus, the wallet that Melanie lost in Fayetteville has once again been found – an Easter miracle. :-)

We also discuss a difficult situation with Melanie’s toenail polish color, and it’s her turn for Five Favorites.

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The Hunger Games trilogy

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins – we’re reading for our May Patreon book club

Aggie Muster

ANRABESS boxer shorts

Loving Tan 2-hour express mousse

Lilla espadrille sandal

ILIA stylus eyeshadow stick

Boll & Branch waffle duvet set

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 438

We’ve had some bluebird spring days in San Antonio and Birmingham over the last week, so on this episode Melanie and I talk about how we’ve been soaking up the great weather. Melanie also bemoans the endlessness of a day after waking up early, and I share about my harrowing unintended career change into world of first aid and medical transport.

On top of all that, we discuss the outstanding array of Alabama baseball’s walk-up songs, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

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The Life List on Netflix

Aggies’ ninth inning in game three vs. South Carolina

Fortunate Son by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Stranglehold by Ted Nugent

Tututu by HUGEL

Dembow Royalty by Julio X

Mera Woo by El Alfa

Dolce Vita Lasly sandals in oatmeal

Wuffes Hip & Joint Support for dogs

poplin tuxedo front midi dress

Aerie Good Day cover up button down shirt (runs big)

– Anthro spring linen set – shirt and pants

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 437

This week Melanie and I have so many post-live show thoughts…about air travel, about the fun we had in Arkansas, and about all the basketball we’ve watched since we’ve been back at home. We also marvel at the ways our college baseball fortunes improved over the course of the weekend.

On top of that, Melanie discusses the perils of losing your wallet, and it’s also her turn for Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

The Graduate in Fayetteville

Bucky McMillan to A&M

Dawn Staley

Feed & Folly in Fayetteville

Cumberland sausage

Cheers at the OPO in Fayetteville

4-in-1 carbon monoxide / natural gas / smoke detector

AE Weekend Vibes linen pants

Target mid-rise 90’s denim shorts

chunky cable knit throw blanket

Hat Attack raffia braid hat

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The Big Boo Cast, Episode 436

While Melanie went to Round Top with Caroline this past weekend, I watched a lot of basketball and Netflix, so we catch up on this episode about all of our respective adventures (on my end of things, to be clear, “adventures” is a super strong word). There’s also a post-book club recap of our Here Be Dragons discussion with Perry, which was the 2025 gift we didn’t even know we needed.

Also, I share about how I decided to celebrate my mama’s birthday this year, and it’s my turn for Five Favorites.

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Show Notes:

JunkGypsy and Wander Inn

High Noon Market

Delamora Designs

SaPeyKa Jackets

Fraulein Boots

Round Top Fashion Guide

Auburn vs. Michigan State

Johni Broome’s injury and redemption

– Adolescence

our Patreon book club with Perry Shankle

Mama’s poppyseed dressing recipe is in the Ouida Wednesday digital cookbook

SnapDragon chili crunch ramen

CeramaBryte glass stovetop cleaner

textured Macbook Air case

monogrammed button down

Laneige Glaze Craze lip tint

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